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TM-281A/ TM-481A 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER 430 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144 MHz FM 430 MHz FM © B62-2348-20 (M,M3) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
TM-281A/ TM-481A 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER 430 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144 MHz FM 430 MHz FM © B62-2348-20 (M,M3) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-281A 430 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-481A
ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL 144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-281A 430 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER TM-481A
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... will find that lets you know what you . TM-281A: 144 MHz FM Transceiver TM-481A: 430 MHz FM Transceiver The frequency indication examples in the coming years. FEATURES • Menu allows for choosing this instruction manual are assigned to 100 memory channels if Memory Channel ... in this Kenwood transceiver. Consider this transceiver is no exception. Though user friendly, this manual to be a personal tutorial from other stations. • Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with the model, refer to the product specifications {pages 69, 70} for the TM-281A (VHF model...
... will find that lets you know what you . TM-281A: 144 MHz FM Transceiver TM-481A: 430 MHz FM Transceiver The frequency indication examples in the coming years. FEATURES • Menu allows for choosing this instruction manual are assigned to 100 memory channels if Memory Channel ... in this Kenwood transceiver. Consider this transceiver is no exception. Though user friendly, this manual to be a personal tutorial from other stations. • Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with the model, refer to the product specifications {pages 69, 70} for the TM-281A (VHF model...
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... is simply too dangerous. • Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use a 24 V battery to power the transceiver. Contact a Kenwood service station or your transceiver while driving; If in doubt, do not wear headphones while mobiling. • Do not transmit with high output power... an abnormal odor or smoke is quickly moved from the transceiver, turn OFF the transceiver and wait for extended periods; If this manual or other Kenwood documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of headphones/headsets while driving on public roads. it close to heating...
... is simply too dangerous. • Be aware of local laws pertaining to the use a 24 V battery to power the transceiver. Contact a Kenwood service station or your transceiver while driving; If in doubt, do not wear headphones while mobiling. • Do not transmit with high output power... an abnormal odor or smoke is quickly moved from the transceiver, turn OFF the transceiver and wait for extended periods; If this manual or other Kenwood documentation. • Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of headphones/headsets while driving on public roads. it close to heating...
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CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION 5 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 6 External Speaker 6 Microphone 6 PC Connection 7 CHAPTER 2 ...
CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL 1 CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION MOBILE INSTALLATION 2 DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION 3 Mobile Operation 3 Fixed Station Operation 4 Replacing Fuses 5 ANTENNA CONNECTION 5 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 6 External Speaker 6 Microphone 6 PC Connection 7 CHAPTER 2 ...
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... 45 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN 45 1 DCS 46 SELECTING A DCS CODE 46 2 DCS CODE ID SCAN 47 CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY 3 (DTMF) FUNCTIONS MANUAL DIALING 48 4 DTMF MONITOR 48 DTMF TX HOLD 49 5 AUTOMATIC DIALER 49 STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY 49 6 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 50 TRANSMITTING A STORED...
... 45 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN 45 1 DCS 46 SELECTING A DCS CODE 46 2 DCS CODE ID SCAN 47 CHAPTER 10 DUAL TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY 3 (DTMF) FUNCTIONS MANUAL DIALING 48 4 DTMF MONITOR 48 DTMF TX HOLD 49 5 AUTOMATIC DIALER 49 STORING A DTMF NUMBER IN MEMORY 49 6 CONFIRMING STORED DTMF NUMBERS 50 TRANSMITTING A STORED...
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... by pressing [ ] (Power Switch). 1 Accessory Qty Microphone (DTMF Mic) 1 DC power cable (Blade) 1 Fuse (Blade) 1 Mounting bracket 1 Screw set 1 Microphone hanger 1 Instruction manual 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below . What to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. If there are more than 2 keys, press and hold KEY1...
... by pressing [ ] (Power Switch). 1 Accessory Qty Microphone (DTMF Mic) 1 DC power cable (Blade) 1 Fuse (Blade) 1 Mounting bracket 1 Screw set 1 Microphone hanger 1 Instruction manual 1 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED IN THIS MANUAL The writing conventions described below . What to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. If there are more than 2 keys, press and hold KEY1...
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... normal tone of the signal. 4 To transmit, hold the microphone approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. 5 Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in this manual. 12 3 5 6 1 Press [ ] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. • A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on the air right away...
... normal tone of the signal. 4 To transmit, hold the microphone approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth. 5 Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in this manual. 12 3 5 6 1 Press [ ] (Power) briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. • A high pitched double beep sounds and a Power-on the air right away...
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... 40}. r VFO key Press to enter VFO Mode {page 15}. GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of this instruction manual. : @ .;=B> q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to begin Program Scan {page 38}. 9
... 40}. r VFO key Press to enter VFO Mode {page 15}. GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL Note: This section describes only the main functions of this instruction manual. : @ .;=B> q (Power) switch/ Volume control Press to begin Program Scan {page 38}. 9
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... various entries depending on the Mic keypad {page 48} in . MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY The microphone keypad (keypad models only) allows you to transmit A. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press the DTMF keys on which mode the transceiver is in sequence. This key can be...
... various entries depending on the Mic keypad {page 48} in . MIC KEYPAD DIRECT ENTRY The microphone keypad (keypad models only) allows you to transmit A. To manually send a DTMF number, press and hold Mic [PTT], then press the DTMF keys on which mode the transceiver is in sequence. This key can be...
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Note: ◆ You can manually check the strength of the signal you are receiving from the other station. However, it does not change the Transmission/ Reception frequencies. ◆ If pressing [...
Note: ◆ You can manually check the strength of the signal you are receiving from the other station. However, it does not change the Transmission/ Reception frequencies. ◆ If pressing [...
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MANUAL DIALING The keys on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). Many repeaters in transmission mode. You can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) in each ..., consult your local repeater reference. the 12 keys found on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. To perform Manual Dialing, follow the steps below. 1 Press and hold Mic [PTT] to transmit. 2 While transmitting, press the keys in sequence on the 10 keypad, to remain...
MANUAL DIALING The keys on a push-button telephone plus 4 additional keys (A, B, C, D). Many repeaters in transmission mode. You can store a DTMF number (16 digits max.) in each ..., consult your local repeater reference. the 12 keys found on the Mic keypad function as DTMF keys; and Canada offer a service called Autopatch. To perform Manual Dialing, follow the steps below. 1 Press and hold Mic [PTT] to transmit. 2 While transmitting, press the keys in sequence on the 10 keypad, to remain...
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This setting can be permanent or the display can manually change occurs if the brightness is set to the highest level. 11 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other than [MENU] to match ... any key other than [MENU] to cancel. 55 The default step size for each model is as follows: Market Code Default Frequency Step Size TM-281A ( M3 ) 12.5 kHz TM-481A ( M ) 25 kHz Note: The market code is printed on for 5 seconds before it is changed again. Note: Setting the brightness to OFF...
This setting can be permanent or the display can manually change occurs if the brightness is set to the highest level. 11 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other than [MENU] to match ... any key other than [MENU] to cancel. 55 The default step size for each model is as follows: Market Code Default Frequency Step Size TM-281A ( M3 ) 12.5 kHz TM-481A ( M ) 25 kHz Note: The market code is printed on for 5 seconds before it is changed again. Note: Setting the brightness to OFF...
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... was connected backwards. 2 One or more of the Lock functions. 51,56,62 Tuning control do not ON. function. 2 The transceiver is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of the power cable fuses are usually caused by improper hook-up after connecting a 13...
... was connected backwards. 2 One or more of the Lock functions. 51,56,62 Tuning control do not ON. function. 2 The transceiver is outside this instruction manual before assuming your regulated power supply and/or check all of the power cable fuses are usually caused by improper hook-up after connecting a 13...
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... Using 46 Display Backlight 55 LCD 10 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Automatic Dialer 49 Confirming a Stored Number 50 INDEX Lock 51 Manual Dialing 48 Monitor 48 Pause Duration 51 Storing in Memory 49 Tone Transmission Speed .. 50 Transmitting a Stored Number 50 TX Hold 49 ...Fixed Station 4 DC Power Cable Connection, Mobile 3 PC Connection 7 Keypad Direct Entry 13 Keys and Controls 9 Lock Function 56 Maintenance 64 Manual Dialing 48 Memory Channels Clearing 31 Lockout 42 Naming 32 Recalling 30 Storing, Odd-split 30 Storing, Simplex 29 Transfer to VFO 33 Menu ...
... Using 46 Display Backlight 55 LCD 10 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Automatic Dialer 49 Confirming a Stored Number 50 INDEX Lock 51 Manual Dialing 48 Monitor 48 Pause Duration 51 Storing in Memory 49 Tone Transmission Speed .. 50 Transmitting a Stored Number 50 TX Hold 49 ...Fixed Station 4 DC Power Cable Connection, Mobile 3 PC Connection 7 Keypad Direct Entry 13 Keys and Controls 9 Lock Function 56 Maintenance 64 Manual Dialing 48 Memory Channels Clearing 31 Lockout 42 Naming 32 Recalling 30 Storing, Odd-split 30 Storing, Simplex 29 Transfer to VFO 33 Menu ...